With a new record set, we’ll be interested to see how many other GT3 RS 4.0s follow suit.
As the automotive world continues its high-speed shift toward downsized engines and hybrid-assisted performance, there’s a growing nostalgia among purists and collectors for something more visceral. The answer is cars that deliver raw, analog driving experiences that today’s tech-heavy supercars simply can’t replicate. This longing has only been amplified by Porsche’s GT cars, which early generations have seen a skyrocket in value and collectability. And if you dive even deeper down that rabbit hole, the 997-generation 911 GT3 RS 4.0 emerges as a standout icon.
Built in extremely limited numbers and powered by the legendary Mezger flat-six, it channels 500 horsepower through a six-speed manual gearbox with no filters or extras, just mechanical purity. For many, it represents a final chapter in Porsche’s golden era of driver-focused engineering. The Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 is finally receiving the recognition it deserves, as Merit Partners is proud to announce the recent record-breaking sale of its 842-mile example for a jaw-dropping $1,260,000 on PCARMARKET. Most notably, this RS 4.0 is one of reportedly just 36 examples delivered in Black for the U.S. market, adding even more weight to its collector appeal. Sold new in Massachusetts and cared for by three meticulous owners, the car shows 842 miles on the odometer and remains in pristine condition, with clear paint protection film applied to the front end and a clean CARFAX report.
One of the rarest modern Porsche GT cars to ever leave Stuttgart, this 2011 911 GT3 RS 4.0 checks just about every box. Finished in Black over a special two-tone Black and Red leather and Alcantara interior, it’s optioned with the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB), Sport Chrono Package Plus, Dynamic Cornering Lights, Sound Package Plus, and more. Inside, carbon fiber bucket seats, deviated red stitching, and Alcantara details round out a motorsport-inspired cockpit. The exterior shows off black-painted center-lock wheels, red model designation, and rare clear taillights.
This example also features Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) with adjustable coilovers, Dynamic Engine Mounts, and the full Sport Chrono Package, making it as capable on track as it is on the street. Yellow ceramic brake calipers, bi-xenon headlights with Dynamic Cornering, and dual titanium center-exit exhaust pipes complete the package. With a recent service in March 2024 and museum-level mileage, this GT3 RS 4.0 stands as one of the finest collector-spec 997s available today.
Source: Merit Partners/PCARMARKET
